From the Maintenance Department-May 2011

Here
is a list of reminders from the Maintenance Department concerning the
collection and disposal of household garbage, materials for recycling and yard
waste:

Cans used for
garbage, recycling, or yard waste must not be larger than 32 gallon. Cans
must have handles and secure lids. Any cords or straps used to secure lids
must able to be easily removed by us prior to dumping.

We are unable to
dump cans weighing more than 70 lbs.

Animal waste must be put into a plastic
bag or container and sealed before it goes into the garbage can. We are
also requesting that any lightweight, dust like material, such as ashes
from a fireplace or barbecue, sawdust, sheetrock dust, etc. be put in a
bag or container and sealed before it goes in the garbage can.

There is no need to
mark cans that are used for garbage. However, cans used for recycling must
clearly identified as containing recycling. A couple of large
"R"s on the sides and top of the can will do the trick. Be aware
that Ruston is only able to recycle certain materials. We do not accept
glass, Styrofoam, plastic bags or food contaminated items like takeout
pizza boxes.

Yard waste cans
must also be identified as yard waste. A couple large "Y"s on
the sides and top removes any confusion about the contents. Bags of yard
waste do not have to be marked, but must not be tightly knotted, as they
must be emptied into the truck.Do
not leave emptied yard waste cans in the same spot as ones that are
waiting to be emptied. This way we don't have to handle empty cans.

Any unmarked cans
that are set out will be assumed to contain garbage.

Make sure any can
put out for pick up is no more than 5 feet from the edge of the alley or
street.

The
Maintenance Department thanks you for your cooperation in helping us operate in
a safe and efficient manner.